Aligned Founder
Entrepreneurship is not always all it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes it can be a sacrifice of the happiness of today for the promise of some better tomorrow. The Aligned Founder podcast aims to support founders on that journey to achieving meaningful success in business & life. We are your hosts - Pete Byrne, Rene Schwarzgruber & Bjoern Keune - and in this show, we will be looking behind the curtain at what’s really happening in the mind of a founder. We explore the raw, untold stories of entrepreneurs & the challenges they face - while helping you overcome your own obstacles and give you the tools to achieve success in a more balanced way. One unique feature of this show is that every guest on the podcast must do a Connected Breathwork journey with our team right before recording. This creates an environment of truth, openness & authenticity for every single episode. Whether you’re an entrepreneur just starting out your journey, or you’re more than a few years on your path, this show will open you to a new way of thinking & help you achieve your own definition of success. The founder’s journey is a lonely one. You’ve already broken the mould, and now, you don’t need to go it alone anymore. Thank you for listening to the Aligned Founder podcast!
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30. Felix Schlenther
12/10/2024
30. Felix Schlenther
In dieser Folge des Aligned Founder Podcasts ist Felix Schlenther von Leading Tomorrow, einem AI-Consulting-Unternehmen, zu Gast. Felix lebt in Berlin und ist eine prägende Figur in der Berliner Softwareindustrie, insbesondere im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz. Nach dem Aufbau mehrerer Vertriebsorganisationen und als Geschäftsführer zweier Softwareunternehmen, widmet er sich nun voll und ganz der Beratung von Unternehmen rund um das Potenzial und die Umsetzung von KI. Doch neben seinen beruflichen Erfolgen ist Felix auch spirituell interessiert und hat eine tiefe Reise in seine persönliche Entwicklung unternommen. Themen und Highlights der Episode: • Die transformative Kraft von Breathwork – Felix teilt seine Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse aus den gemeinsamen Breathwork-Sessions, die ihm helfen, Zugang zu seinem authentischen Selbst zu finden. • Spirituelle Reise – Seine langjährige Beschäftigung mit Meditation und spirituellen Themen sowie seine Erlebnisse in Indien, inklusive seiner Begegnung mit einem Guru. • Karriere-Highlights und Lernkurven – Einblick in seine Erfolge im Vertrieb und Management, darunter Stationen in Berlin und Indien, und seine wichtigsten Learnings aus interkulturellen Erfahrungen. • Vom People-Pleaser zur authentischen Führungspersönlichkeit – Felix beschreibt, wie er seine Selbstwahrnehmung verändert hat, um nicht nur beruflich, sondern auch persönlich in seine Kraft zu kommen. • Veränderungen in Business und Lifestyle – Der bewusste Umgang mit persönlichen Zielen und Werten führte zu einem enormen Wachstum seines Unternehmens und einer klareren Kommunikation. • KI in Deutschland – Ein Ausblick – Felix spricht über die Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten von Künstlicher Intelligenz und wie Unternehmen in Deutschland von diesen Technologien profitieren können. Diese Episode inspiriert durch Felix’ tiefe Einblicke in sein Leben und seine Arbeit – von persönlicher Transformation bis hin zur Entwicklung und Implementierung zukunftsweisender Technologien. Den Aligned Founder Podcast findet ihr auf YouTube, Spotify und Apple. Wir freuen uns auf euch!
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29. Rafael Frenk
10/21/2024
29. Rafael Frenk
In dieser Episode des Aligned Founder Podcasts spricht René mit Rafael Frenk, Co-Founder von GLOW25 und Primal State Performance GmbH, über persönliche Schicksalsschläge, unternehmerisches Wachstum und die Verbindung von innerer Heilung und beruflichem Erfolg. Rafael teilt offen die Geschichte des Verlusts seiner Mutter, ein einschneidendes Erlebnis, das sowohl sein Privatleben als auch seine berufliche Reise maßgeblich geprägt hat. Rafael ist nicht nur Mitgründer von GLOW25, einer europaweit führenden Plattform für Schönheit, die kein Alter kennt, sondern auch von der Primal State Performance GmbH, einem der führenden Unternehmen für gesunde Leistungsfähigkeit im deutschsprachigen Raum. Das Team von Primal State entwickelt funktionale Lebensmittel und Techniken, die Menschen dabei unterstützen, mehr Energie und Wohlbefinden im Alltag zu erreichen. Bei GLOW25 liegt der Fokus darauf, Menschen zu unterstützen, sich in ihrer Haut wohlzufühlen – mit einem interdisziplinären Team aus Expert:innen in Biologie, Gesundheit und positiver Psychologie, das funktionale Lebensmittel und Gewohnheiten entwickelt, die zur inneren und äußeren Schönheit beitragen. Schlüsselthemen dieser Episode: Breathwork als Werkzeug für inneres und äußeres Wachstum: Rafael spricht darüber, wie ihm Breathwork geholfen hat, in stressigen Zeiten klar zu bleiben und emotionale Heilung zu erfahren. Umgang mit persönlichen Verlusten: Rafael erzählt von dem Verlust seiner Mutter und wie diese Erfahrung ihn auf persönlicher und beruflicher Ebene verändert hat. Das Wachstum von GLOW25: Wie eine klare Vision und strategische Entscheidungen dazu beigetragen haben, GLOW25 zu einer der führenden Plattformen in Europa zu machen. Coaching und Unternehmensführung: Warum Coaching für Rafael und seine Mitgründer essenziell ist und wie es die Zusammenarbeit und das Wachstum des Teams stärkt. Verbindung von persönlichem Wachstum und beruflichem Erfolg: Für Rafael steht der langfristige Erfolg nicht nur im finanziellen Bereich, sondern auch in der Erreichung eines erfüllten und nachhaltigen Lebens durch persönliches Wachstum. Diese Episode bietet wertvolle Einblicke und praktische Tipps, wie man die Balance zwischen persönlicher Entwicklung und beruflichem Erfolg finden kann. Den Aligned Founder Podcast findet ihr auf YouTube, Spotify und Apple. Wir freuen uns auf euch!
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28. Close Your Old Tabs (W.F.S. Part 3)
10/07/2024
28. Close Your Old Tabs (W.F.S. Part 3)
Why do we have emotions? What happens if we suppress them for too long? Parts 1 & 2 of this “Wired for Success” series covered the basics of the Nervous system, understanding stress, how your body deals with it, and how to train yourself to handle it better. Those were in preparation to help you understand the cause of most people’s stress & anxiety - the suppression of old emotions. Our work at ReallyAlign is mainly focused on getting people back into their bodies & feeling the the emotions they have unknowingly pushed down for maybe many years. Though it’s not always the most attractive path, it is ultimately the route that provides the most long term freedom - a kind of internal freedom that no amount of achievement or possessions can provide. In this third episode in the series, we explore: What are emotions & where do they come from? What is the difference between an “emotion” and a “feeling”? Why do we learn to suppress our feelings, and what are the impacts? The mechanisms in the body through which we can process & release old, stored emotions The information in this episode changed our lives - We hope it can do the same for you. Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - / reallyalign Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - / reallyalign Email [email protected]
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27. Sebastian Luettringhaus
09/23/2024
27. Sebastian Luettringhaus
Sebastian Luettringhaus is a Business Coach and Sparring Partner to Founders, Business Owners and CEOs of SMBs and ScaleUps. He helps to unlock the full potential of teams, boost business performance and achieve milestones in a matter of just days or weeks. With over 12 years of experience in consulting and leadership roles, he has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by growing companies. He has a passion for helping businesses overcome hurdles, align their teams, and achieve their goals. Hailing from Cologne, Sebastian first pursued a career in Top Management Consulting. At Porsche Consulting he learned the tools and principles of Lean Management and helped to adapt this to different businesses, cultures and industries. However, as a hands-on person who always felt he is more an Entrepreneur than a corporate consultant, he later became the co-owner and MD of a Digital Agency in Cologne, where he has worked with a number of high profile firms as an advisor & help them structure their second-layer management teams. Sebastian's business approach is grounded in his own personal development journey. After some transformative experiences in private and business life and also questioning his true purpose, Sebastian came to ReallyAlign and experienced Connected Breathwork. His journey for almost 9 months helped him to rediscover what really matters to him in private and in business. Especially he learned to reconnect deeper with himself and thereby connect better with the people around him. He now believes in the power of accessing inner strength and clarity to make confident decisions and navigate both business and personal challenges. In this podcast, Pete & Sebastian discuss : -The 3 key moments that shaped Sebastian as an entrepreneur -What he learned from his time with Porsche Consulting & how to transfer those skills to other industries -The importance of a leader to have coaching skills, and to be working alongside a coach or sparring partner -The challenges & pitfalls of scaling a business to a second layer management -The impact of meditation and Breathwork on professional clarity, decision-making and confidence. -The value of Men's retreats and creating a space for open and authentic conversations among men (including sharing stories they have not even told to their closest friends) Visit Sebastian´s Website: Connect with Sebastian on LinkedIn: Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - / reallyalign Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - / reallyalign Email [email protected]
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26. Unlock Your Hidden Potential (W.F.S Part 2)
09/03/2024
26. Unlock Your Hidden Potential (W.F.S Part 2)
Why is it that some people never step into their full potential, even though they have the talent & ability to? Why do others have great success in their professional lives, but as soon as they enter a romantic relationship, they become immature & everything falls apart? In this episode, we want to discover what’s possible when you unlock the hidden potential of your Nervous System. In the previous Part 1 of this “Wired for Success” series, we covered the basics of the Nervous system: How the body moves through activation & relaxation, how it can get chronically stuck in one of these, and the ways you can better understand & work with your system. In this episode (Part 2) we want to understand stress, how your body deals with it, and how to train yourself to handle it better - so you can grow & expand through the challenges of life In this series “Wired for Success” we have condensed a 1 month training down into 3 short episodes. Our goal is to give you all the essential information - in the most simple, non-sciencey way we can, so you can find more clarity, relaxation, happiness & fulfilment in life. In this second episode in the series, we explore: What is regulation? The 2 key factors influencing how you manage stress How past experiences can be affecting how you live today How intentional breathing can transform the way your NS functions The information in this episode changed our lives - We hope it can do the same for you. Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email [email protected]
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25. Avoiding Conflict, Giving Feedback
08/26/2024
25. Avoiding Conflict, Giving Feedback
How can I walk into any verbal conflict scenario & be totally fine - totally calm, relaxed & get the result I want? There is a lot of freedom in being able to tell the truth & say exactly what you want. On the flip side, if you’re someone who has employees, co-founders or direct reports - there is a BIG risk to your company if you’re incapable of giving proper feedback. The best case - inefficiencies, not giving those around you a chance to grow or step up. The worst case - loss of trust, respect, morale, team politics, loss of control In withholding your honest feedback to avoid conflict, you have made your desire to not be seen as bad or hurt anyones feelings above the success of company & livelihood & growth of the people at the company. In this podcast, Rene & I break down what is behind this conflict avoidance, and we give you a secret technique to say what you need - without hurting other people or making them angry. It truly is magic and may change your life! In this episode, we explore: Why people in a business context struggle to give honest feedback What’s really underlying the fear of conflict Ways to communicate your needs effectively Whats the hidden costs of not giving proper feedback? How can we meet conflicts head on & get the result we want? How to get to the bottom of our deepest fears. Where does typical mind based coaching fall short regarding dealing with conflict? Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email [email protected]
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24. Understand Your Nervous System (W.F.S. Part 1)
08/20/2024
24. Understand Your Nervous System (W.F.S. Part 1)
How can you achieve higher levels of success - by working WITH your body? How do we simultaneously avoid the common challenges of entrepreneurship, like stress, low energy or addiction? Introducing the star Quarterback of the human body - the Nervous System. The Nervous System is your command centre & interface with the world. It controls most of your body’s key functions, and can completely change how you experience both the internal & external world. In this first episode of a 3 part series, we teach you all you need to know about this amazing system; so you can overcome & avoid the core problems most entrepreneurs face; Stress Anxiety Addictions Low energy Flatness / Not enjoying life Avoidance/ Escapism In “Wired for Success” we have condensed a 1 month training down into a short 3 part series. Our goal is to give you only the essential information - in the most simple, non-sciencey way we can, so you can find more clarity, relaxation, happiness & fulfilment in life. In this first episode, we explore: The basics of the Nervous System (NS) How the NS influences the way you live & work every day How past experiences can be affecting how you live today How intentional breathing can transform the way your NS functions The information in this episode changed our lives - We hope it can do the same for you. Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email [email protected]
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23. Michael Scharax (DE)
08/13/2024
23. Michael Scharax (DE)
Heute zu Gast: Michael Scharax, der eine beeindruckende Reise von der Fußballkarriere zur Immobilienwirtschaft gemacht hat. Mit 27 Jahren verließ er den Fußball, um seiner Leidenschaft für Immobilien zu folgen. Zunächst als Makler tätig, wurde er 2016 erfolgreicher Investor und Unternehmer. Michaels Ziel: Mehrwert schaffen durch strategische Investitionen und innovative Projekte. Michael lebt in Wien, ist verheiratet und vierfacher Vater. Sein persönliches Glück und seine Familie sind die zentralen Antriebskräfte seines Lebens. Michael ist außerdem Renes ältester Freund, was Ihnen erlaubt, etwas auf deren Wachstums Geschichten und persönliche Entwicklungen einzugehen. Neben seinem beruflichen Erfolg widmete sich Michael intensiv der Frage, wie man das persönliche Glück steigern kann. Er testete verschiedene Methoden und plant nun für 2024/2025 einen "Werkzeugkoffer zur Glückseligkeit" – ein Projekt, das Menschen dabei helfen soll, ihr eigenes Glück zu finden und aktiv zu gestalten. Sie sprechen über folgende Themen: • Michaels Erfahrungen mit Breathwork. • Fußball Karriere Höhen, Tiefen und was er dabei fürs Leben gelernt hat. • warum er nie wieder einen Gastronomiebetrieb betreiben würde. • Freundschaften/Beziehungen & Business - eine gute Mischung? • Michaels Geheimnis zu seiner glücklichen Beziehung und Familienleben. • Tools sich selbst zu regulieren und zu entspannen. • Michaels Reise zu Fuß durch ganz Österreich. • sein "Werkzeugkoffer zur Glückseligkeit". • wie er sein Traumhaus gesucht und gefunden hat. • Rene dankt Michael für einen bewegenden Moment. Sende uns eine Email um mehr über Breathwork und unsere Angebote zu erfahren: Website LinkedIn - Instagram - Aligned Founder on Youtube -
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22. The Dark Side Of Breathwork
07/30/2024
22. The Dark Side Of Breathwork
“It’s only breathing! Whats the worst that could happen?” As Breathwork becomes increasingly popular, the need for understanding it grows stronger. It's a powerful practice that has the potential to change many lives. And amongst the various styles of Breathwork, there are some which are safe & harmless. However, there are also breathing techniques that in the wrong hands, practiced without proper knowledge or supervision, can create quite negative side effects. A lack of barrier to entry & industry regulation means there are many Breathwork sessions out there being led by naive, undereducated practitioners. They push groups with dozens of people into dysregulated, contorted states & call it medicine. This is made worse by trends of "trauma porn" on social media, showing videos of people having big experiences, screaming & crying. Many participants walk away from these experiences worse off than they arrived, and wonder why they feel so bad afterwards. As you can hear, it’s a spicy topic, and one worth understanding more about. In this episode, Pete & Rene break down the dark side of the fast growing Breathwork industry - to help you become better informed about how to navigate the world of breathwork, and which style is best suited for you. They explore: Why it’s important to speak about this topic The difference between “mind” and “body” based Breathwork, and the pro’s and con’s of each Pete & Rene's experience of different types of Breathwork Things to look out for when determining if one style or practitioner of Connected Breathwork is right for you Some “horror stories” of unethical Breathwork practitioners, and how to spot an ethical practitioner for yourself Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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21. Pia Gurgel
07/22/2024
21. Pia Gurgel
Pia Gurgel is a Connected Breathwork facilitator & coach who teaches about the nervous system, and also a new mother of a 1 year old. After initially pursuing a corporate career as a project manager for some of Europe’s biggest E-Commerce companies, Pia’s path changed significantly while being on a Sabbatical in 2017. Away from her day to day routine, she realised that she actually felt unhappy with the stressful life she had built for herself. Although her life ‚ticked all the boxes‘ and looked great from the outside - on the inside Pia was lacking deeper purpose. This realisation sent her on a journey of big shifts and changes over the next few years in her personal life & career. In Pia’s exploration of many different healing modalities, she found the practice of Conscious Connected Breathwork & it completely changed how she experienced the world - so she decided to train in that work & share it with others. Now for the past 3 years, Pia has been facilitating clients from all over the world & has started a business & family from a more grounded, regulated place in herself. She has recently joined our team at ReallyAlign, bringing her set of invaluable skills from her old business life to create transformative experiences that help & support others. In this episode, Pete & Pia explore: Pia’s process of leaving her old life in the corporate world The dark side of taking a sabbatical year from work The main tools & insights that allowed Pia to transition into a more aligned way of living Some unconscious patterns which Pia used to play out in her corporate life The differences Pia & Pete observe between men & women in behaviour (& breathing) Why receiving facilitation or support from a woman or a man can feel quite different The types of topics that can emerge in all-male & all-female retreat spaces Pia’s journey of becoming a mother, and how she balances motherhood with her new career path. Visit Pia’s Website Connect with Pia on Linkedin Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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20. Retreats Vs 1:1 - Which Is Best For Me?
07/15/2024
20. Retreats Vs 1:1 - Which Is Best For Me?
“Should I go for a retreat experience, or a long-term 1 on 1 container?” Today’s episode answers a question which we get asked a lot. Every entrepreneur has their own set of unique life circumstances. No two business setups are the same, and each founders business & private situation will differ from one to the next. If you are deciding it’s time to do some deeper work on yourself & see what could be possible, it’s an important question to ask - what kind of support would serve me best in this stage of life? Is the better option to travel with a group of likeminded people to a new location & go on a journey into deeper levels of yourself? Or, is it better to do the work “on the go” - allowing life to present the triggers, and work through & integrate your insights in real time? In this episode, Pete & Rene explore: Analogy of the differences between the retreat & 1:1 setting Pete’s journey of personally exploring retreats & personal coaching over a number of years Pro’s & cons of a 1:1 container Powerful stories from past retreats Pro’s & cons of a Retreat experience Feedback from some of our participants in past retreats By the end of this episode, you should have a clearer picture of which style of personal development is best suited to you in your current chapter of life! Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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19. Bjoern Keune #2 - Integration
07/09/2024
19. Bjoern Keune #2 - Integration
This is the second interview in this series with entrepreneur & investor Bjoern Keune. Our society, and the personal development world, idealises the “heroes journey”. Someone who goes from nothing, to making all the money. Or finding "the one thing" which heals all their old wounds; they have a complete 180 in life and "become enlightened.” This fallacy leads people to believe that once they find this “peak experience”, it will solve all their problems. So they set off in search of the one method, guru, training, experience that will heal every trauma and absolve them of all of their pain. And though many seek out transformative peak experiences, like a plant medicine journey or retreats, soon they are back in their normal lives, wondering if it was all a dream. Without conscious application of what they have learned & “integration” of the experience, they slip back into old patterns, toxic behaviours, and feeling isolated. In the previous interview with Bjoern (Ep.6 of this podcast) was a deep dive into his "Heroes journey" to business success with his company Invincible Brands. That episode covered his achievement of financial freedom, his discovery of the personal development world & the insights at a retreat that changed the course of his life. Now, this second interview with Bjoern picks up where that left off in the last podcast - and dives deeper the nitty gritty of how integrated his insights & breakthroughs It goes beyond the classic “heroes journey” story and more into the “realness” of integrating a peak experience. In this episode, we explore: Why Bjoern cut misaligned people out of his life How he changed some of his toxic behaviour patterns, and how you can do the same Why willpower alone won’t work for breaking negative habits Bjoern’s OMR interview & the feedback he has received for opening up How he deals with criticism from haters on social media Why Bjoern believes authentically sharing his story is a pathway to Freedom How unconsciously attaching to roles & images of yourself leads to long term pain 3 modalities (outside of Breathwork) that have massively impacted Bjoern’s life Why he is drawn to exploring taboo topics like death & grief Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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18. Why Entrepreneurs Should Feel Emotions
07/02/2024
18. Why Entrepreneurs Should Feel Emotions
As a founder, you are responsible for the success of your company. You need to take care of your employees, the expectations of your investors & other stakeholders, as well as maybe your family back at home. After dealing with this long list of things that require your attention & energy, many entrepreneurs don’t have the capacity to feel emotions. They might even pride themselves on “not being an emotional person”. But what’s the hidden cost of this repression? Could this emotional avoidance be the cause of the stress, low energy and overwhelm that many founders normalise as “part of the process”? In this episode, Pete & Rene discuss: Their past experience of suppressing emotions Why this is a common pattern of entrepreneurs Where this emotional repression stems from Tools & methods for processing emotions, without getting overwhelmed We hope you enjoy Episode 18 of the Aligned Founder podcast. You can find us on: Website [www.reallyalign.com]( LinkedIn - Instagram - [www.instagram.com/reallyalign]( Aligned Founder on Youtube - [www.youtube.com/reallyalign](http://www.youtube.com/reallyalign)
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17. Melanie Schröder
06/25/2024
17. Melanie Schröder
Melanie Schröder ist Gründerin von , LinkedIn Storyteller und Business Mentorin für Content Creator. Sie wohnt in Berlin und ist ehemalige Journalistin. Auf ihrem LinkedIn schreibt sie regelmäßig über ihre eigene Entwicklung im Business, faire Bezahlung für Selbstständige und Chancengleichheit für Arbeiterkinder. Sie spricht über Ihren Werdegang, über Ihre Ängste und Herausforderungen, und wie sie sich zur sehr erfolgreichen Geschäftsfrau entwickelt hat. Melanie teilt Ihre Strategie, wie man online mit öffentlicher Kritik umgeht und trotzdem authentisch und im Fokus bleibt. Sie erzählt von Ihren Workations in Skandinavien und wie jeder von solchen Auszeiten profitieren könnte. Sie teilt ihre Sichtweise über mentale Arbeit an sich selbst und warum es so wichtig für Entrepreneure ist, um bleibenden Erfolg zu erzielen, sowohl privat als auch im Business. Gegen Ende diskutieren Melanie & Rene, ob es die magische Zahl an Geld gibt, die glücklich macht bzw die Angst, nicht genug zu haben wegnimmt. Viel Spass bei der Episode, mit Melanie Schröder Melanie’s Website LinkedIn - Sende uns eine Email um mehr über Breathwork und unsere Angebote zu erfahren: Website LinkedIn - Instagram - Aligned Founder on Youtube -
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16. Phillipp Huebner
06/18/2024
16. Phillipp Huebner
Philipp Huebner is the founder of RetroLens, an innovative Photo AI app that allows users to journey through time and fantasy worlds by just uploading a selfie. Born and raised in Hamburg, Philipp spent a decade at Airbus in various customer-facing roles. When Covid-19 struck, he decided to leave the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship. Philipp's first venture, Unbound Nation, raised three million dollars from investors, but after facing various challenges along the way, he pivoted to create RetroLens. Today, Philipp and his team are dedicated to blending technology and creativity, offering users a unique experience through their AI-generated images. In this episode, we explore: Why Philipp was sceptical of breathwork at first Experience of working 10 years in corporate VS now being a founder The 3 biggest challenges Philipp has faced transitioning to the startup world Advice for people wanting to move from corporate to founding their own company The biggest benefits of doing personal development work The importance of overcoming People Pleasing as a founder How Philipp’s “David Goggins mindset” negatively impacted his role as CEO Upcoming goals in the next year with his company Retrolens You can find Philipp on linkedin.com/in/huebnerphilipp Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email [email protected]
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15. Why Do I Constantly Compare Myself To Others?
06/10/2024
15. Why Do I Constantly Compare Myself To Others?
Self comparison with others is a common behaviour pattern for many founders. Some entrepreneurs subconsciously feel they need to become top of the game - not just the best, but like “on another planet the best”, so they can feel confident and never be judged by others. By creating an internal hierarchy of validation, they spend a lot of time comparing themselves to those around them in a constant secret competition, and overriding what they truly want & need as a result. And although this pattern can be a superpower in a way (as the need to be on top drives you to success & achieving great things) it has a dark side too… Constant comparison creates a never-ending competition with those we deem as a threat. It extends far beyond business, into physical appearance, level of skill in sport, level of respect or status in community, and much more… Over time, this erodes away at happiness & our ability to enjoy life & the success we have worked so hard to build If you’re a founder or entrepreneur who is always needing to be better, always comparing to others in all areas of life, constantly pushing yourself to near burnout, and even after achieving a good level of financial success you cant stop - this episode is for you. In this episode, Pete explores: What is the Totem pole of Power? What are the benefits of living on the Totem pole? The problems with self comparison Where does this need to constantly compare with ourselves come from? Why some people don’t want to change Some solutions & actionable steps for a more healthy way of enjoying success You can reach out to us: Website LinkedIn - Instagram - Mail:
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14. Annika Brandt
06/03/2024
14. Annika Brandt
Annika Brandt is a Bali-based entrepreneur who transitioned from corporate Germany six years ago. She is the founder of intothewild design, a dynamic agency which specialises in the creation of performance ads. Catering mainly to European clients, especially those from Germany, Annika and her team excel in navigating the fast-paced world of corporate ad campaigns. In addition to her design agency, Annika founded the eco-friendly dog brand Kali Dogwear 4.5 years ago, dedicated to supporting street dogs in Bali. The brand boasts in-house production and has launched 31 products with over 200 variants. They have opened their own physical store and partnered with 28 shops in Bali. Kali Dogwear also fulfills wholesale orders worldwide and is set to enter the German market this year. The brand focuses on raising awareness about animal abuse and the plight of street dogs in Bali, while trying to create products that consider the environment and finding new, eco-friendly ways to create products. Beyond her ventures in design and pet apparel, Annika is also a trained Connected Breathwork & Nervous system practitioner, and is also currently involved in developing a property investment and hospitality project on a small surfer’s island in Sumatra, Indonesia. In this episode, we explore: The story behind Annika finding her dog Kali & how that inspired the creation of her brand Kali Dogwear Why Annika’s dream career failed, and how she bounced back from that Her experience of leading a marketing team in the design world in Hamburg The deeper inner beliefs that led to her having a burnout Why Annika believes the corporate environment promotes nervous system overload How a second burnout while in Bali led her to her finding the power of Connected Breathwork How Annika learned to live within her Window of tolerance 3 pieces of advice to stay regulated in fast paced business world How her sustainable dogcare brand ended up being featured in Vogue magazine Visit intothewild Design's website Visit Kali Dogwear's website Follow Kali Dogwear on IG @kali.dogwear Connect with Annika on Linkedin Follow Annika on IG @annigoestochicago Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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13. Why Do I Feel So Flat?
05/28/2024
13. Why Do I Feel So Flat?
“Flatness” or Numbness is a state that many entrepreneurs unconsciously experience - particularly those who have pursued business success over a long period of time. Flatness is a state where “everything feels the same”, the spectrum of emotions or experiences has decreased, and life becomes grey & numb. Everyone saying you should be happy, living the dream, “the perfect life” - but you don’t feel anything, other than occasional temporary stimulation. You then need to continue working hard to maintain the reality you have created, which still hasn’t brought happiness and there seems to be no better alternative available. This flat line means there’s no lows, but also no highs in life., Often times this is just accepted as “That’s how life is now”. In this podcast, Pete & Rene shed some light on this phenomenon. They will explain the reason why nothing feels like it used to so you can understand how this situation has happened, and then give a roadmap for how its possible for you to regain that childlike appreciation & joy for life. In this episode, they cover: Why do certain entrepreneurs feel “flat” in their lives? What is truly underneath it? Rene’s story of how he realised his life had lost all joy & meaning The false story which founders tell themselves, and how this unknowingly creates numbness in their lives The role that accepting growth & evolution plays in finding deep happiness Why do we lose the ability we had as a child to feel optimism & joy? The power of seeking discomfort as a tool for increased happiness Why welcoming emotions is a key part of the process of finding long term fulfilment Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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12. Gennadi Tschernow
05/21/2024
12. Gennadi Tschernow
Gennadi Tschernow is an investor & the co-founder of Invincible Brands, a company which he successfully exited in 2020. Gena & his family immigrated from Russia when he was 8yrs old and he grew up in a transitional residence in Germany. He started his first business in school age 17, and despite of initially wanting to become an investment banker, he went on to start a number of companies. One of these was Invincible Brands, an E-comm startup which he co-founded in 2015. IB was a multi-faceted company built up off the back of social media influencer trends, and was sold to a public listed company in 2020. Gena is now investor, a initiator and co-founder of several businesses in the consumer and E-commerce space. In this podcast, we explore: Gena’s first experiences of breathwork. His early business life & first companies he founded, including very successful one. 3 biggest challenges he faced en route to business success. Key personality trait he saw in his most successful employees. Why Gena decided to become an entrepreneur. His story of finally buying a Ferrari. Overcoming a feeling of “Flatness” as a founder after exiting their company. Difference between psychedelics, breathwork & coaching for Gena. Experience of coming to Bali for a retreat with Pete. How life might have been different if he found Breathwork at the start of his career. His unconventional advice to entrepreneurs at the early stages of their journey. You can find him on LinkedIn Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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11. Louis Morgner & Benedikt Böringer
05/14/2024
11. Louis Morgner & Benedikt Böringer
Louis Morgner & Benedikt Böringer are the founders of Jamie, a Berlin-based startup. Jamie is an AI executive assistant which helps with automating a wide range of work tasks, from taking meeting notes to drafting emails & more. Louis taught himself to code when he was 13 years old and built digital projects all through high school. He loves to bring useful ideas to life, which spans from building useful products with technology, to writing, and making music. Benedikt started his entrepreneurial career at a young age reselling sneakers as a side project. He is passionate about bringing people together to create something meaningful and to make 1+1 equal 3. Louis and Benedikt were room mates while studying in Maastricht and built multiple software products during this time, finally landing on Jamie a couple years down the line. After being joined by leading business angels in summer 2022, they moved to Berlin to continue evolving on their journey of helping thousands of people globally save time in their busy days. In the episode, Pete & the Jamie guys explore: - Insights from their Breathwork journey just before the podcast. - Why Louis & Benedikt decided to found a tech startup together. - The reasons why they believe Uni is an important rite of passage for founders. - Why did Louis & Benedikt decide to become early adopters of AI? - Where do they see the world going with AI? - How they plan to change online work with their Virtual assistant software “Jamie” - The importance of practices like meditation, breathwork & coaching for founders. - Why you should choose your co-founders wisely! Visit the jamie website Email Louis at and Benedikt Linkedin Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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10. Climbing Mt. Purpose
05/08/2024
10. Climbing Mt. Purpose
What lies beyond business success? If you grew up in the Western world, there’s a good chance that you were convinced that external achievement equals freedom & eternal happiness. For the select few individuals who achieve that level of financial success, it can be quite a rude wake-up call to realise that many years of pushing past burnout to have success hasn’t delivered the deep feelings of fulfilment they believed would come. So, what else is there to life? In this solo episode, Pete tells a story about the entrepreneur’s journey from nothing, to material success & financial freedom, and then finally finding true happiness & fulfilment in life. If you’re someone who has achieved a solid level of financial success in life, more than enough to cover all your needs for a long time, but you still feel like there’s gotta be more to life, then this story is for you. Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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09. Kevin Schmidt (DE)
05/01/2024
09. Kevin Schmidt (DE)
Kevin Schmidt ist Unternehmer aus München, der in der heutigen Episode offen und ehrlich über seine Reise als Mensch und Entrepreneur spricht, und wie er mit seinem Co-Founder in der Corona Zeit mit einer Idee richtig schnell gehandelt hat und damit große Erfolge erzielen konnte, wie ihn Stress aber beinahe über sein Limit gepusht hat. Im Detail sprachen wir über folgende Themen: • seine Breathwork Erfahrungen, wie er dadurch noch nie dagewesene Entspannung verspürt hat, und eine tiefere Verbindung zu den Menschen um Ihn herum • die Geschichte seiner Firmengründung und wie er zum Entrepreneur wurde • sein mindset im Leben und im Business • was Freiheit für Ihn bedeutet, und das Geld nur bedingt glücklich macht • wie schwere Momente sich langfristig als etwas positives herausgestellt haben • die Auswirkungen von zuviel Stress auf seine Gesundheit und seine Beziehungen • wie die Angst andere zu enttäuschen, unser Verhalten und unsere Entscheidungen beeinflusst haben • was seine Antreiber und Ziele Als Entrepreneur sind Kevin hat seine Geschichte richtig authentisch geteilt, und ich denke, dass sich viele Entrepreneure damit identifizieren können und Teile von sich selbst erkennen. Viel Spass mit dieser Folge! Sende uns eine Email um mehr über Breathwork und unsere Angebote zu erfahren: Website LinkedIn - Instagram - Aligned Founder on Youtube -
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08. Katharina Klotz
04/22/2024
08. Katharina Klotz
Katharina Klotz is an interior architect & the founder of Klotz Interior, a modern interior design studio based in Berlin, which specialises in bespoke designs for the hospitality and residential sectors. Having worked in studios around the world, Katharina brings her background in art, design, and handcrafting to create spaces that are both innovative and reflective of her client’s taste. Her dedication to interior design was sparked early and honed through formal studies in interior architecture.Katharina’s career has brought her from Milan to Taipei, as well as enhancing her expertise in hospitality design in New York City. After moving back from NYC, she founded her studio in Berlin in 2021, and her & her team offer a luxury option for German & European customers Katharina typically works with successful individuals from corporate backgrounds who seek specialised and high-quality service, and want to bring a beautiful, luxury feel to their spaces. Us at ReallyAlign have had the pleasure of working with Katharina as one of our clients on the Aligned Founder program, doing coaching & breathwork together over many months, and have gotten to learn more about the fascinating work of interior architecture & the challenges she faces as a female founder in that space. In this podcast, we explore: How Breathwork has impacted Katharina’s life How she makes her clients’ spaces match their personalities and needs Katharina’s challenges as an entrepreneur, including personal growth and building a team. How her time living and working in places like New Zealand, Taiwan, Milan, and New York has shaped her outlook on work & life. The challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry The importance of setting boundaries and not needing to please everyone as a leader. The value of having someone to talk to about the challenges faced as an entrepreneur What’s next on the horizon for Klotz Interior, including international expansion Visit Katharina’s website Follow Katharina on IG @klotzinterior Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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07. Am I A People Pleaser?
04/15/2024
07. Am I A People Pleaser?
“If i keep everyone around me happy, then everything will be ok” People pleasing is a sneaky pattern which can affect every area of life. It usually involves doing a lot of things you don’t want to do, or not doing things that you would like to do, in order to attempt to keep others happy - or avoid any risk of them getting angry. Most of the time, people are quite unaware of these behaviours, and that is when it is most challenging…when the very fabric of their reality is chronically coloured by the lens of pleasing. In this episode, Pete & Rene (two recovering people pleasers!) break down the fundamentals of this pattern & how it develops in a person. They share stories from their own lives of how it affected their quality of life in toxic & destructive ways. They also give insights & resources that helped them to move from a state of constantly worrying about the feelings & needs of everyone else to finding more inner peace - while also having compassion for others. If youre someone who suspects you may suffer from people pleasing or the "nice guy/nice girl" syndrome then this episode will give you the clarity on those behaviours - and some things you can do to change them! In this episode they discuss: Pete & Rene’s personal definitions of People pleasing Deeper layers of how this can show up in your life - including in business & relationships Typical characteristics of a People Pleaser Pete explains “The People Pleasing spectrum” The deep origin of where this pattern comes from The pro’s and con’s of being a pleaser, and the hidden rewards of changing this pattern Ways to deal with people not liking you The key to solving this pattern, and Pete’s favourite tool for saying “no” Resources Mentioned: ”No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Robert Glover “The Disease to Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome” by Harriet Braiker Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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06. Janis Budde & Nassim Eshaghi
04/08/2024
06. Janis Budde & Nassim Eshaghi
Can a single experience change your perspective on life? Janis Budde is the co-founder of Glow25, a Collagen supplement & beauty product company focused on the female market. They have 100+ employees & are set to make 9 figures in sales this year. Nassim Eshaghi is the co-founder of Plants are Purple, a sustainable skincare brand which combines clean beauty with innovative packaging and effective active ingredient concentrations. Both have had the experience of founding a small startup with friends & growing it into a fully fledged E-comm business, and have learned many important lessons along the way. After attending two of ReallyAlign’s retreats last year, Nassim & Janis were introduced to the power of Connected Breathwork as a personal development tool & had some deep & profound experiences - which positively affected how they now show up in business & life. In this episode, expect to learn about: What inspired Janis & Nassim to become entrepreneurs, and their early journeys What does freedom mean to them, and what price are they willing to pay for it? Dealing with stepping into new roles as your company grows How being a people pleaser can impact leadership Finding a balance between perfectionism & fast execution What are some of the deeper beliefs influencing why people start companies, and how does that changes over time? Janis & Nassim’s main takeaways from their Breathwork retreat in Ibiza Check out Glow 25 Instagram @glow25 Check out Plants are Purple Instagram @plantsarepurple Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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05. Bjoern Keune
04/05/2024
05. Bjoern Keune
Bjoern Keune is a successful entrepreneur & investor. He was the co-founder, CEO & executive chair of Invincible Brands, an E-commerce company consisting of 5 different brands which grew from 0 to 100mil€ in sales in 5 years. After selling that company to the German multinational firm Henkel in 2020, Bjoern had finally achieved the business success he had spent many years pushing himself to the limit to reach. Along that path to success, Bjoern had created many personas. These were false images of how he believed he needed to show up, in order to play that challenging role of leading the company. Meanwhile, he also developed many negative addictions as mechanisms to escape from the intense demands of running that company. After his big exit, he was downhearted to find his achievement of financial freedom didn’t bring him the true happiness & freedom which he believed would accompany it. The emptiness of this truth & subsequent worsening of his life circumstances forced him down a path of self discovery & search for answers. It was his introduction to Pete Byrne & the work they did together, using the technique of “Breath Repatterning” in combination with coaching, which changed the trajectory of his life & helped him understand who he really was as a human - beyond business success. Bjoern’s belief in the power of this modality “Embodied Coaching” as a tool for founders & entrepreneurs has led to him becoming a co-founder in ReallyAlign & creating the opportunity for that work to now come to the German business & startup world. Nowadays, Bjoern is focused on investing in pre-seed companies. He is an investor & advisor for a handful of early stage companies, with whom he uses his passion for Zen meditation & open, honest sharing as vehicles for doing business in a completely new & more authentic way. In this episode, Pete & Bjoern explore: Where Bjoern’s deep desire for freedom & business success stems from The biggest lessons he learned from his first company “Arzttermine” Why firing employees was his biggest fear The 3 pieces of advice Bjoern would give to his younger founder self The importance of timing in business & how to improve yours How a single meeting led to starting a 400m€ company & the secrets to Bjoern’s success with Invincible Brands Why something broke inside of him the day he sold his company The deeper reasons why he developed negative addictions How a retreat experience in Greece helped him cry for the first time in 22 years The most important tool he used to connect to his inner sense of joy & love again Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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04. Psychedelics, Therapy or Breathwork - Which one is “better”?
04/03/2024
04. Psychedelics, Therapy or Breathwork - Which one is “better”?
The personal development world can be confusing, overwhelming - sometimes even dangerous…. On one hand, psychedelics have become more & more popular with founders & entrepreneurs as a way to gain clarity & insights. They are extremely effective at opening the mind (maybe a bit too effective!) which can resurface old memories & create new pathways in the brain & body. However, many people have fear or resistance to trying these substances due to hearing negative stories - not to mention the fact that they are illegal in most countries. This lack of regulation and safety standards can make their use dangerous for the wrong person, or with the wrong practitioner. Meanwhile, mind-based therapy & coaching are tried, tested & important modalities for our society. They help people to process thoughts & cognitively understand their deeper patterns, as well as define a new path forward. But many who have tried therapy often say it was useful in helping them understand their problems in their mind, but didn’t allow them to actually create a deeper level of lasting change in their behaviour. In this episode, Pete & Rene peel back the curtain & discuss their personal experience of Psychedelics, Therapy & Coaching & how these compare to Connected Breathwork. They dive into the benefits & shortcomings of each, as well as the effective use cases of these different tools. In this episode, they discuss: Why do people take psychedelics or do therapy? What are the pros & cons of each? How did these modalities help Pete & Rene reach a deeper level of inner freedom? Rene’s journey to Peru & being humbled by plant medicine The key insights Rene got from his big psychedelic journeys The difference between understanding & integrating your insights Why having a coach, mentor or therapist is very important on the self development path How Connected Breathwork can improve the efficacy of Therapy & Psychedelics Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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03. Paula Lambert (DE)
03/28/2024
03. Paula Lambert (DE)
Paula Lambert ist Sex und Beziehungstrainerin, Journalistin, Authorin und Host von 2 Podcasts und Ihrer eigenen Fernseh-Show. Vielleicht kennt ihr sie aus Ihrem Podcast “Paula lieben Lernen”, von der TV Show “Paula kommt” oder habt etwa eines Ihrer Bücher, z.B. "Geh schon mal in dich, das Glück kommt dann nach” gelesen. 2024 geht sie sogar mit Ihrem Programm “Sex Education - die lustigste Gruppentherapie der Welt” auf Deutschland Tour - Ausserdem ist Paula 2 fache Mutter und wenn das alles noch nicht reicht, wohnen auch noch 2 Hunde und 2 Katzen bei ihr! Paula hilft Menschen Ihr Sex und Beziehungsleben besser zu verstehen, und tut das auf Ihren diversen Plattformen oft mit Humor, aber auch im 1:1 coaching und in Retreats in einem persönlicher Umfang. In dieser Folge spricht Paula mit Rene über: Ihre Erfahrungen mit Breathwork wie es dazu kam das sie Sex Expertin wurde und eine eigene Tv Show bekam die Schattenseiten davon, eine öffentliche Person zu sein Wie eine schwierige Kindheit und Ängste sie als Mensch geprägt haben Warum Sie selbst, obwohl sie Expertin ist sich Hilfe von coaches und Therapeuten holt Sie teilt Geschichten aus Ihrem persönlichen Leben mit denen sie zu kämpfen hat Warum Methoden wie Breathwork einen Platz im Leben eines Menschen haben sollten Es hat mir wirklich Spaß gemacht, mich mit Paula zu unterhalten, da sie wirklich nichts zurückgehalten hat und sehr authentisch über die Ups and Downs in Ihrem Leben und im Business gesprochen hat. Viel Spass damit! Website: Podcast: Paula lieben lernen - Instagram: therealpaulalambert Tickets zur Deutschland Tour: Sende uns eine Email um mehr über Breathwork und unsere Angebote zu erfahren: Website LinkedIn - Instagram - Aligned Founder on Youtube -
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02. What is Breathwork?
03/24/2024
02. What is Breathwork?
Is “breathing” the easiest way to improve your health & productivity? Breathwork is a modality that has become increasingly popular in the Western world. It’s been finding its way into many modern day conversations about wellbeing - some might even say it’s the new yoga or meditation! For founders & entrepreneurs, who are typically “early adopters” and looking for new ways to optimise their productivity & happiness, Breathwork can be a very powerful & effective tool - maybe even more potent than diet, sleep or exercise… But beware! The power of intentional breathing should not be underestimated. If done without the right information, or in the wrong environment, this practice can also create serious negative effects… In this solo episode, Pete pulls back the curtain on the topic of “Breathwork”. He breaks down the different styles that exist and gives you a clear roadmap of how to find a style that is best suited to your goals & needs. The purpose of this episode is to educate & inform you on the different practices that are out there, as well as giving you some demos of Breathing techniques that you can use at home right away. We hope this podcast can help make an informed decision on which form of Breathwork will be best for your goals. In this episode, Pete explores: His experience of how he found Breathwork Mind based breathing tools for more activation, balance or relaxation How is body based breathwork different? What happens in a Connected Breathwork journey How “open tabs” are created in the body & how to close them How does a Breathwork session work? How your Nervous system can keep you stuck in anxiety - and how to repattern iτ What to look for when seeking a Breathwork practitioner in your area Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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01. How it Began - Bjoern Keune, Pete Byrne & Rene Schwarzgruber
03/24/2024
01. How it Began - Bjoern Keune, Pete Byrne & Rene Schwarzgruber
“A completely new approach to achieving business success”. This episode is a conversation between Bjoern, Pete & Rene - the 3 co-hosts of this podcast, & co-founders of the personal development company ReallyAlign. In the conversation, they dive into their personal backstories, and the bizarre series of events that brought the 3 of them from different life backgrounds to form a company together. Bjoern Keune is a successful entrepreneur & investor. He was the co-founder, CEO & executive chair of Invincible Brands, which grew from 0 to 100m in sales in 5 years. After exiting the company & finally achieving the business success he always believed would bring him happiness in life, he found the payoff to be only temporary. It was through the discovery of the technique of “Breath Repatterning” in combination with coaching that allowed him to begin understanding what truly mattered to him and who he really is - beyond the success. Rene Schwarzgruber is a Breathwork facilitator & coach from Austria, based in Berlin. After leaving his travel company that he had co-founded & ran for 12 years, Breathwork gave Rene a second start at life & opened many new doors that he never even realised were there. He now helps others who feel stuck in life to have similar breakthroughs as he did. Pete Byrne is a Facilitator/coach & professional musician who is based between Bali & Europe. He has been running retreats & workshops in the personal development space for over 3 years, and helps high performing people make the necessary changes so they can live a life that is full of success, while also being balanced & aligned with their core values. In this episode, the 3 of them discuss: Who they are & a bit about their personal development journeys How a retreat in Greece changed Bjoern’s life Why pushing for a “Big experience” is not always the answer How the company ReallyAlign came to be formed & their vision Ethics & integrity while selling personal development work A window into their recent Founder’s retreat in Ibiza The main challenges they see founders & entrepreneurs face Why combining Breathwork with coaching is a powerful tool Bjoern’s new non-negotiable for all of his investments Visit our website Connect with us on LinkedIn - Follow us on IG - Aligned Founder on Youtube - Email
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